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Sustainable Construction: 6 Initiatives to Create a Robust Sustainability Strategy

Green Business Bureau

Construction and buildings are responsible for 39% of carbon emissions globally. This statistic puts the industry in the spotlight and reveals the unsustainable nature of organizations operating in this sector. These initiatives will help you reduce business emissions and ethically source materials. Sustainability is complex.

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How To Buy Carbon Offsets: 6 Certified and Vetted Options

Green Business Bureau

The voluntary carbon offset market is rocketing, with the Ecosystem Marketplace reporting an annual market value of ~$1 billion in 2021, which was an all-time high. This can make things difficult for business leaders like you, looking to reduce their carbon footprint through purchasing offsets. The rules of carbon offsetting.

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SDG 13: Climate Action

Green Business Bureau

There has been an estimated 6% drop in carbon emissions due to altered lifestyles in COVID-19. This adds to global waste, emissions and an exhausting demand for new material. Top Carbon Emission Contributors. This effort to build organization-wide collaboration is combined with implementing green initiatives.

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STIs can save the planet. No, not those STIs.

Grist

That means more transparency in things like food labeling — the carbon footprint of a banana, say — as well as corporate and political transparency. Voters need to know if their politicians are bankrolled by fossil fuels, and corporations need to disclose their carbon assets. People need to know how their actions affect the planet.

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Technical Project Manager at 2050 Partners

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant who is passionate about helping our clients achieve goals related to energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and broader decarbonization strategies. Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within and outside of an organization. Strong practical implementation skills.

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What is SDG 13 (Climate Action): How To Apply It In Your Business

Green Business Bureau

There has been an estimated 6% drop in carbon emissions due to altered lifestyles in COVID-19. This adds to global waste, emissions and an exhausting demand for new material. Top Carbon Emission Contributors. This effort to build organization-wide collaboration is combined with implementing green initiatives.

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Associate Director at 2050 Partners

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

We are looking for a team-member who is passionate about understanding clients’ pain points and delivering pragmatic solutions, dedicated to our mission of meeting state, federal, and international carbon mitigation goals, and enthusiastic about growing with our dynamic consulting firm. Highest ethical standards.